Front Tire Requirements for 542 Loader without Mechanical Self-Level

IMPORTANT: To prevent tire failure, use only tires of similar size, with equal to or greater load rating.

Inflate tires to the maximum for the tire size, as recommended in the tractor Operator's Manual.

Front fenders are not compatible with all tire combinations.

For MFWD 5000 Series tractors, see FRONT TREAD AND STEERING STOP SETTINGS in this section.

Tire Compatibility Chart for 542 Loader without Mechanical Self-Level
2-Wheel Drive Tractors MFWD Tractors
Tire Size Minimum Ply Rating Tire Size Minimum Ply Rating
9.5L-15 6 9.5-24 6
11L-15 8 11.2-24 6
27/9.5-15 6 12.4-24 6
6.50-16 8a 12.5/80-18 10
7.50-16 6 13.6-24 6
10.0-16 6 - -
aPly rating not available as a factory option.

 

NOTE: 11.2-28 tires are not recommended due to limited digging depth and tire interference with boom.

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